The food is AMAZING. Best fry bread I've ever had! Sadly, the service is abysmal. The…read morewaitresses look like they're being held hostage and they basically throw your plates at you. When I asked for boxes to pack up everything, she didn't bring anything to pack up my EIGHT DOLLAR chips and dips! Seriously?!? That $8 is your tip now, I guess? Honestly, I would go back for the food, which is reasonably priced and delicious. I guess we could view the terrible service as a way to save money on tipping because they certainly don't act like they want or need gratuities.

Won't be Back! Service was bad! Food was terrible! Restaurant was empty except for one table and we…read morewere still seated at a dirty table. We had to wait for quite awhile just to be acknowledged. Our waitress did apologize for the long wait but we don't know why. They weren't busy. We ordered the taquito basket it looked ok but we couldn't eat it. Beef had a weird taste, then tried guacamole which tasted sour and queso was not the best. We were not able to eat our food which was a real shame. You would think the sit down restaurant would be better than the food court was but it's not. The line was always long to get something to eat when it was at the food court and now Chile Ristra is empty on a Friday night. I'm not sure who is responsible for this change but it was a bad decision and I'm sure they are losing money.

Going through New Mexico toward Bandelier National…read moreMonument. Just got gas at the Pilot Travel Center off I-25, exit 215. I wanted to give it a plug. Nicely laid out, plenty of rv/trailer parking, very clean and, the McDonald's is really good plus, the gas is reasonable! I recommend a stop here if you're on the I-25 through Albuquerque.

We never heard of Pilot Travel Center, but we needed to fuel up, and this was conveniently located…read morein the direction where we were headed! This truck stop is clean, inviting, and the attendant was very friendly. Recommended. 5/5! There's also a McDonald's located right next door, making it the perfect stop for a chocolatey coffee! Yum!

I ordered the Original Fat Burger meal. The burger was dry and top bun had nothing on it, some…read moremustard would have been good. The fries are good until they cool off then not so much. It's in a casino foot court so not much ambiance. The young lady that took my order was no very nice. She was annoyed because SHE couldn't hear me speak, even after raising my voice. Then I sounded like I was yelling. Gave me drink and receipt then walked away. Not even a thank you.

Food was fresh and lived up to its name. I had the Xl and it was plenty! Fries were ok. I had a…read morestrawberry shake to help wash it down. The shake wasn't anything memorable but if you love ice cream you'll be content with it. It's a walk up counter, place your order and find a place to sit in the food court area. Definitely a good burger!

Wings are flavorful and meaty! everyone that works behind the counter is always amazing and super…read morefriendly. everything is very pricey, but to be expected they're the only close restaurant within reasonable distance of the area.

Ordered the chiefs wings, big size and delicious! Next time will order the 4 piece…read more Service was fast and friendly workers

Finally got the chance to stop in. Usually my wife and I are working during their hours. Today…read moreJuly 3 we were off and stopped by. I got a ham and cheese and my wife got a pop it like it's hot sandwich. The service was prompt and employees friendly. We will be back.

Oh Say Cheese, you are delicious! I popped in for the first time after seeing it posted constantly…read moreon the foodie FB group. I can confirm that it deserves the hype! First off the owner is a sweetheart. You can tell she has a love for this business. The decorations (excuse me, cheese grater light fixtures???) are an adorable touch. I love that you can do any sandwich as a meal. I had to take advantage of this so I got a popper grilled cheese and mac&cheese as my side. Both were delicious! I really liked the balance of the popper sandwich- the perfect ratio of cream cheese to jalapeño. I will definitely be back to try more!

Husband and I went for lunch on a Saturday, not busy at all. Once seated (by the hostess desk) we…read morewere able to order drinks they arrived without much wait. Server came took our food order husband ordered Steak & Eggs with hash browns (breakfast served all day), I ordered fish & chips with coleslaw. It took a great while for us to receive our food (like I mentioned not busy). While we waited for our food there were about 6-7 workers (including our server) standing around talking & laughing at the hostess desk. I would say we waited a good 15-20 mins for our order, they stayed there for that whole time. (I wondered if their manager knew how they were using their time of the clock). Now the food, my husband's steak came out medium well, he ordered it medium and his toast cold (you can see in pictures the butter didn't melt at all). My fish & chips were some of the worst I've ever had. The thick parts of the fish 3 pieces were very tough, not at all flaky. I only ate the ends of each piece. The coleslaw had way too much vinegar and was still dry. The Chile Ristra has since moved back to the food court area, maybe they took the cook with them. This visit was definitely a big disappointment as we regularly eat here and the food & serve was very good.

I just arrived in Albuquerque today and was really hungry. The vegan meal was a Salad so I chose…read morefish today. The fish was very oily and bland. My friend said the Tuna melt was decent. The fruit was good. The service was good and well paced. It was close to the end of the business day for them and it wasn't busy. It was a cool environment with relaxing lighting.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, succulent brisket with homemade nachos. Loving it. There is so much TENDER…read morejuicy brisket on my nachos that I'm going to have to drive here again.

They were at Food Truck Friday on the plaza today. The food was awesome. Had nachos with brisket…read moreand the taste was amazing flavorful.

My husband is always up for an adventure, so when he spotted CubaMex--with just one review--we…read moredecided to take a chance. He was starving, it was on our way to our Airbnb, and the Cuban-Mexican fusion concept piqued his curiosity. We figured it would either be a really great meal... or a total miss. Thankfully, it was the former! The food was really good--flavorful, fresh, and unique. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. But the real surprise? Our 2.5-year-old, who usually sticks to mac n' cheese and ravioli, devoured a plate of black rice and beans, plantains, and pork. That alone earned them five stars! If you're on the fence, go. It's a hidden gem worth discovering.

The food here is fantastic and authentic. Their coffee is some of the best I've had. Everything is…read morevery flavorful and the staff is very friendly. It's very casual and inviting and the decor is cute. It reminds me of a Cuban cafe I used to frequent back in South Florida. They have a buffet on the weekends so that's a good time to try a little bit of everything. Their desserts are very good too! This place is definitely worth going to if you're looking for something authentic and flavorful.